Norwood Primary School is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Norwood Primary School currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.9% boys and 36.1% girls. Around 36.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.3%). other white pupils make up about 12.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gunthorpe Road, Peterborough, PE4 7DZ |
| Website: | http://www.norwood-school.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01733574717 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Deborah Reynolds |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110734 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 208 |
| Number of Boys: | 133 |
| Number of Girls: | 75 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 66.30% | 138 |
| Other White | 12.50% | 26 |
| Pakistani | 3.80% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 3 |
| African | 1.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Primary School Gunthorpe Road , Gunthorpe PE4 7DZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunthorpe Primary School The Pentlands , Hallfields Lane PE4 7YP | - not rated | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gunthorpe Primary School The Pentlands , Hallfields Lane PE4 7YP | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paston Ridings Junior School Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 6XG | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paston Ridings Primary School Paston Ridings , Paston PE4 7XG | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Community School Mountsteven Avenue , PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Drive Secondary Academy Porter Avenue , PE4 7EP | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medeshamstede School 53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 2,624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.